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Painting Holidays in Italian Lakes
Located in the pretty village of Sulzano in one of the charming coves of Lake Iseo, offering an excellent variety of painting subjects with it's beautiful serene lake, narrow streets lined with colourful houses and flower laden balconies. Situated between Lake Garda and Como, with Bergamo(Milan) been the nearest airport only 30 minutes away.Where we stay
Lakeland art courses will be based at Rivalago a four star hotel enjoying a delightful lakeshore position with superb views across to Monta Isola, the jewel of the lake, the ferry only a short stroll from the hotel with frequent links to Iseo and old quaint fishing villages. The stunning and newly renovated Rivalago in cool shades of cream and tastefully furnished rooms, will meet all your expectations.The beautifully situated pool is an ideal place to enjoy the panoramic views over Lago D'Iseo. The atmosphere been tranquil and relaxing perfect ingredients for a painting holiday. Buffet breakfast can be taken either inside or outside on the terrace overlooking the lake. and, evening meals will be taken in local restaurants sampling wonderful fresh Italian cuisine and of course the famous Franciacorta wine.
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'one of the best kept secrets of this book a perfectly charming little lake rimmed by the mellow vine-clad hills of the Franciacorta' Cadogan guide book of Italian Lakes |
Course agenda
Every day will be spent on location with Jane working alongside supporting,demonstrating and encouraging to develop your own style. Saturday transfer from Bergamo airport to Riva Lago Hotel approx 30 minutes, welcome evening buffet discussing the area and painting locations. Each day we will be visting and painting new and exciting area's around Lake D'Iseo including quaint fishing villages, medieval alleways, beautiful lake vista's and local market scenes.
A typical day: starting the day around 9.30-10am catching the ferry to painting destinations, Jane demonstrations and gently guides you from the start of a painting through to an exciting finish , lunch break at a local trattoria an afternoon of painting, breaking off around 4pm, Evening meals taken in local restaurants.
Groups are small individual tuition and attention is always assured .The days are fun, locations are chosen in quiet corners to glimpse this beautiful part of Italy, and the holiday is set in a friendly and relaxed environment.
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Whats Included
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7 Nights Luxury Bed and Breakfast. 5 Evening Meals in local lakefront trattoria's. Airport Transfer from Bergamo airport. All tutition £40 supplement per week for single supplement |
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2009
Dates
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Saturday 20th to Saturday 27th June 2009 Price £875.00 2008 price kept if booked before September 30th I am returning to Lago D' Iseo in June 09 after a wonderful course this May the location, accommodation and scenery is unbeatable, the pace of life in this part of Italy is perfect for a painting holiday. Flights and Holiday Insurance not included. Non painting partners are very welcome,to join in the excursions, also available around Iseo golfing, walking, wine tours,cycling, fishing and boating to name a few.
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Lago D' Iseo, Italy |
For a brochure contact Tel 017687 72471 |
A review
from Trip advisor
Hotel Rivalago ''A dream place to stay''
Oct 10, 2007
We started our Italian vacation with two nights at this wonderful small
hotel. Antonella and her staff could not be nicer or more hospitable. The
rooms were exceptional and the bathrooms 5 star. . The Caccatorie is a must
for dinner.....10 minute walk uphill but down after an incredible meal.
Sulzano is a small town but has excellent ferry service to Mount Isola the
island in the middle of Lake Iseo and ferries to other towns on the lake
to explore. The breakfasts at Riva Lago were the best of our trip. If one
wants to be away from all the tourists in Italy this is the place to go